Making Our Home A Haven (Or Trying To)/Our Neck Of The Woods By Sarah

**Photo Shared From Good Morning Girls In The Word on Facebook.**

From Sarah:
This post was written on a Saturday.
Hopefully, most of you are off work and home with the family. or exploring somewhere with your loved ones.
Making Your Home A Haven takes advantage of weekends off and family times together.
Did any of you sleep in? How about a special family breakfast. I know it’s freezing in many parts of the US. Are you relaxing by the fireplace or did you get out and brave the weather?
Time for family togetherness no matter where you are and what you do.
Take time this weekend to enjoy each other. Family time is so important.
What are you THANKFUL for?

It’s a wonderful day here in Florida. 69 degrees inside our house right now. I am loving the cooler temps. The sun is shining (A little). At this point, I will take what I can get. It’s been gloomy all week. We never got any of the rain that we so badly need.
Yet, I am Very Thankful for the cooler weather.I know I sound like a broken record but SUMMER started in January (Without the extreme humidity) and only ended a few days ago. Not really sure if it has really ended but I will take whatever this is.
Danny is working in the Ranger Station so he will be home earlier today.
The furnace will be turned back on.
I am THANKFUL for my moods starting to change for the better. Or at least the way I handle things. (Most of the time).
A Small VENT:
It still makes me angry that Danny doesn’t realize that as cold as he always gets, I am just as hot . I really try to make sure he is comfortable and not freezing.
I just wish he would try and understand that when he gets cold when it is 74 -76 in the house ( with a DAMP Chill in the air) that I am hot. Or at least not cool. I like it when it’s 65- 68 in here. I can even handle it colder than that when I put on more clothes. I can’t take off more.
Danny can put on more clothes. He can wear SOCKS in the house. He has socks made for those with poor circulation. He won’t wear them. He won’t wear layers.
I AM THANKFUL we have windows ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE. So when the furnace is on, I have a window open.
My fan is usually running as well.
I AM THANKFUL FOR:
Most of the time , I can keep my mouth shut. Not even making facial gestures. Or at least trying not to make them.
I am even turning the furnace on before he comes home. Granted, right before I think he’s due.
Still working on NOT GRIMACING every time he calls me into his computer room.
It’s been an effort.
He won’t come out to me. His room his fill with junk. He calls me wanting to show me something….
His space heater is on. So is the furnace. THE ROOM IS ABOUT 80 degrees. If not worse.
It’s a blast of heat when I go in there.

**It’s PARTLY SUNNY/ partly cloudy here on Rolling Meadows Ranch.**
I will gladly take the sun.

I AM Thankful FOR :
The brief time I get with Danny when he gets home from the park. We have family time in the kitchen. I do my best to make the most of it.
Snacks if he’s hungry.
Iced tea waiting for him.
Baby Girls gets a treat. So does Vittles (the rabbit).
We talk about his day at Lake Kissimmee. Usually, I am already aware of what’s been going on. The radio keeps me informed.

My working table . It gets cleared off when Danny comes home. Or when he comes in to talk. I put everything on the couch til he leaves. For brief moments when he comes in to get a drink or whatever, I usually stop what I am doing, turn the volume off if I am watching something. and engage in conversation with him. It’s important to me that he always knows I am there for him.

Occasionally, If I am watching a live broadcast, I will still pause it and let him know what I am doing. I ask him if he needs anything.

I AM THANKFUL FOR :
Park life is busy right now. A new season has started.
Danny’s been extremely busy in the Ranger Station today. He’s sent a few texts to me but not many.
You can hear a lot going on when the radio is on. People driving up. The back door opening and closing . Guest talking.
Fortunately, he didn’t need my extra help this morning. I enjoyed a long walk around Rolling Meadows Ranch. I am thriving now.
Our winter season has started. Our “Yankee” ( I can say Yankee anytime because I am a Yankee myself.Lol) campground hosts and volunteers are starting to show up. Weekends are BUSY and the weekdays are getting there.
Over all, I love this time of year at the park. It’s exciting and fun. Busy just enjoyable.

As soon as it starts getting dark, I turn on my night lights and a few soft lamps. I love seeing the candle burning. The glow is wonderful.
I love the nights. I always have, I am anxious to start walking at night again. Not far.
Hoping Danny and I can start having bonfires again. It’s been way too long.

**A favorite pic from our RV.** Memories.

Memories Of Quiet Nights In The RV. I do miss it.
Baby Girl wants some attention. I need to get a few things done before Danny gets off in an hour or so.
Have a wonderful Saturday evening.
Love And Hugs,
Sarah